
Nagesh
Biography
Nagesh (born Nageswaran C. Krishna Gundu Rao), was a Tamil film actor, mostly remembered for his roles as a comedian during the 1960s. He is regarded as one of the most prolific comedians in Tamil cinema. Nagesh was born in a Kannada family from Dharapuram, Erode. He was educated in Madras and worked as a clerk in the Indian Railways before entering Tamil film industry. He acted in over 1,000 films from 1958 to 2008, performing in variety of roles as comedian, lead roles, supporting actor and antagonist.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances

Iru Thuruvam
as Ayyasamy/Mama
1971

Kaakum Karangal
as Somasundaram
1965
Sukham Sukhakaram
1994

Paadum Vaanampadi
as Muthu (Guest Role)
1985

Michael Madana Kama Rajan
as Avinashi
1990

Thalapathi
as Panthulu
1991

Sorgam
as Gajendran / Gajini
1970

Magudi
1984

Savale Samali
as Chinna Pannai Singaram
1971
Vellikizhamai Viratham
as Ramu
1974

Maaveeran
1986

Annai Oru Alayam
1979

Minnale
as Subramanyam 'Subbuni'
2001

Thai Meethu Sathiyam
1978

Apoorva Raagangal
as Dr. Soori
1975

Nammavar
as Prabhakar Rao
1994

Magalir Mattum
as Dead body
1994

Apoorva Sagodharargal
as Dharmaraj
1989

Thillu Mullu
as Nagesh
1981

Kadal Meengal
1981